New Jersey · population 4,226
Lead pipes in Merchantville, NJ
125 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Merchantville (population 4,226) gets its water from Merchantville Pennsauken. That system reported 3 lead and 122 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 14,761, with 608 more of unknown material.
0.8% of Merchantville Pennsauken's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the New Jersey average (4.5%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.8%
- Unknown 4.1%
- Non-lead 95%
Latest lead test for Merchantville Pennsauken (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Merchantville Pennsauken.
Water systems serving Merchantville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchantville PennsaukenMain system | 3 | 122 | 608 | 0.8% |
| NJ American Water - WesternServes nearby areas | 85 | 1,459 | 49,216 | 1.5% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Merchantville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Merchantville Pennsauken's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Collingswood622 lead + galv. lines
- Camden9,401 lead + galv. lines
- Woodlynne622 lead + galv. lines
- Oaklyn1,544 lead + galv. lines
- Palmyra1,544 lead + galv. lines
- Haddonfield1,544 lead + galv. lines
- Audubon Park1,544 lead + galv. lines
- Audubon1,544 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Merchantville, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Merchantville Pennsauken, which serves Merchantville, reported 3 lead and 122 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 608 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Merchantville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Merchantville in Merchantville Pennsauken's service area (PWSID NJ0424001). NJ American Water - Western also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Merchantville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Merchantville Pennsauken's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Merchantville be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Merchantville Pennsauken whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.